Welfare jobs

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Vulnerable Victims Advocate caseworker to join our City of London Project to support victims of crime working 37.5 hours per week.

This role involves both face-to-face and virtual support, making initial contact with victims of domestic abuse and other crimes, providing support in a dynamic and ever-changing environment. The role is full-time and is hybrid including working from home, co-location in Bishopsgate Police Station and our London office (close to Old Street tube), with travel throughout London as required. A suitable and confidential workspace at home is therefore required.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer

At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:

• Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
• Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
• Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
• Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
• Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
• Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
• Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
• Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
• Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
• Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
• Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.

About the role

As a Vulnerable Victims Advocate you will provide high quality support to victims of domestic abuse and other crimes, leading on completing initial impact and risk assessments that are comprehensive and holistic.

Key Responsibilities:

• Effectively managing a caseload of service users, delivering excellent services which support the commissioners and their service goals to victims. Undertake initial proactive contact with victims, explaining VS services and promoting the benefits of accessing support.
• Ensure each victim receives an individually appropriate tailored support and information service that fully meets their needs, keeping complex needs central to all processes and decisions. This will be delivered face to face, via telephone, video-chat, text and/or email based on the preferences of the client.
• Undertake risk and needs assessments to address the specific needs of the client in line with VS operating procedures. To follow relevant safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure an integrated approach to address any safeguarding concerns.
• Provide information and advocacy to enable service users to navigate and understand the criminal justice process and ensure their rights are upheld in accordance with the Victims Code of Practice.
• Identify barriers to individuals accessing our services and determine solutions. Work with multi-agency partners to which victims can be referred for ongoing and specialist support such as housing, social services and health provision.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records, complying with data protection and all other legislation connected to your work.

About You

You will need:

• An understanding of the impact of crime on victims such as anti-social behaviour, domestic abuse, sexual violence.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering services and working directly within a statutory, voluntary or multi agency setting(s).
• Ability to balance competing needs and priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A successful track record of building effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders.

About Us

Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.

Fundraising and Communications Manager

We are looking for a creative, organised and people-focused Fundraising and Communications Manager, with strong communication skills and a genuine belief in the importance of early help for families.

This is an opportunity to join a supportive and purpose-driven team where your work will make a direct difference to families across Gloucestershire.

Position: Fundraising & Communications Manager

Location: Stroud & Gloucester/Hybrid

Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week/flexible working

Salary: £35,412 per annum pro rata (£28,330 actual)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 1st June 2026. This job opportunity may close early if we find an appropriate candidate before the closing date.

Interviews: Will take place on a rolling basis, so apply early.

The Role

This role plays an important part in helping to grow reach, strengthen relationships and increase support for local families.

This brand-new Fundraising and Communications role will help tell the story of the organisations work in a way that is warm, authentic and engaging. From creating fundraising campaigns and community events to delivering social media content, developing supporter communications and building relationships with local businesses and funders, this role will help raise both income and awareness.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Support delivery of the organisation’s fundraising strategy
• Develop and nurture relationships with trusts, foundations, corporate partners, community supporters and potential major donors
• Research, prepare and submit high-quality funding applications and proposals
• Help grow and steward a strong base of individual supporters and donors
• Support and develop corporate partnerships and community fundraising opportunities
• Lead engaging external communications across social media, digital platforms and marketing channels
• Gather, write and manage case studies, impact stories and family testimonials in a sensitive and ethical way
• Help strengthen the public profile and reputation across Gloucestershire
• Ensure communications reflect the organisation’s values of compassion, inclusion and respect

About You

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Experience in fundraising, communications, marketing, partnerships or community engagement
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to write clearly, warmly and persuasively for different audiences
• Experience creating engaging content for social media, websites, newsletters or campaigns
• Ability to build positive relationships with supporters, funders, businesses and community partners
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Confidence working independently while also collaborating as part of a small team
• Experience gathering and writing case studies or impact stories
• Good IT and digital skills, including familiarity with social media and communication platforms
• Commitment to the values of Home-Start and a belief in the importance of early intervention and family support
• Understanding of the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion in both communications and fundraising

If this sounds like you, then apply today!

About the Organisation

Join a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. Trained home-visiting volunteers offer regular friendship, emotional, and practical support to help families experiencing a challenging time in their lives. The service is unique and also offers free support peer groups, antenatal, postnatal, and perinatal mental health services.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, faith groups, and socioeconomic circumstances, as well as from people who are disabled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, or from different age groups. We also value applications from those with caring responsibilities or non-traditional career paths.

You may also have experience in areas such as Fundraising, Communications, Marketing, Marketing and Communications, Partnerships, Community Engagement, Fundraising Manager, Communications Manager, Marketing Manager, Marketing and Communications Manager, Partnerships Manager, Community Engagement Manager.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP

Do you have good knowledge of best practice in relation to rent management? Are you interested in financial empowerment?
This role has been created to support the successful implementation, embedding, and ongoing optimisation of our new Housing Management IT System. 
The post holder will ensure that income related processes—such as rent charging, arrears management, service charges, and financial workflows—are accurately embedded across all refuge services. This will include ongoing configuration and testing of the new system to ensure it meets our needs.

Alongside system implementation responsibilities, the post holder will lead on the effective management and reduction of rent arrears, including recovery of historic arrears. Operating within a performance driven framework, they will ensure income KPIs, compliance requirements, and data quality standards are consistently achieved.

A key purpose of the role is to promote financial inclusion, ensuring survivors understand their financial responsibilities, maximise income through benefits and entitlements, and build long term financial resilience.

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies

Closing Date: 09:00am on 18 May 2026

Interview Date: 26 and 27 May 2026

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a IPS Fidelity Practice Lead  to play a pivotal role in our Employment Services across London.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

The IPS Fidelity & Practice Lead ensures Twining-Hestia's supported employment programmes deliver high-quality, evidence-based support aligned with IPS Fidelity Standards and performance targets. The role focuses on turning fidelity reviews and performance data into practical improvements that strengthen outcomes and service quality, while supporting teams through preparation, coaching, and ongoing practice development.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Previous experience within Employment services function is essential and you will ideal have worked through IPS Fidelity reviews or service audits before responsible for working with the auditor to ensure a successful outcome. Along side this you need to have coached and mentored people with the Employment services set up previously. Strong analytical skills will also be critical in order to be effective in this position along with advanced IT skills with Excel and CRM systems. Please note this role requires you to travel through out London on a weekly basis as well.

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Are you committed to helping end homelessness and ensuring people with mental health conditions live life to the full? If you are creative, willing to be hands on and enjoy working with a wide range of tasks we want to hear from you.

Barons Court Project is seeking a Project Worker to join our friendly team at our Day Centre in Hammersmith and Fulham. This role is hands on but gives great variety. We split our work into three areas, Body, Mind and Spirit. Body - The practical services including showers, laundry, meals, clothing and more ensure we care for our guest's physical being. Mind - our one to one work including assisting guests with benefits forms, housing applications, CV Writing etc. Spirit - Activities around well-being including art, women's group, sports and physical activity, trips out and more. 

You will work with a team of staff and volunteers to deliver these services which are designed to ensure we care for the whole person. 

If you want to make a difference then this is the role for you, we want to hear from you.  

Children’s Development Worker

Join an award-winning organisation tackling Violence Against Women and Children.

We have a rewarding opportunity for a Children’s Development Worker, to provide specialist support to children affected by domestic abuse.

Our client is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to providing culturally responsive services that recognise the experiences of Black and minoritised children. Safeguarding is at the heart of their practice, and they are committed to protecting the welfare of women, children and adults at risk.

Please note that due to the nature of this role, we can only accept female applicants and candidates must be able to speak a South Asian Language.

Position: Children’s Development Worker

Location: West Midlands (Birmingham/Walsall)

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: £25,000 - £26,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)

Contract: Contract until 31st October 2027

Closing Date: 2nd June 2026

The Role

Working as part of a team, the job may involve working weekends, unsociable hours, and bank holidays and you will be required to work flexible hours to meet the needs of children and young people. 

Duties include:

• Design and deliver an age-appropriate programme of structured and free play activities to support children’s wellbeing and development.
• Identify individual support needs and coordinate with colleagues and partner agencies (e.g., schools, health and social care) to ensure needs are met.
• Build positive relationships with children and young people, ensuring sessions are inclusive, engaging and safe.
• Promote safeguarding and follow child protection procedures, including advocacy and attendance at relevant multi-agency meetings when required.
• Maintain accurate records and monitoring systems, producing monthly/quarterly reports against agreed outcomes.
• Create opportunities for children, young people and parents/carers to participate, provide feedback and shape service delivery.
• Plan and organise resources and activities (including offsite and holiday provision), evaluating sessions to drive continuous improvement.

About You

You will have experience of working with children and young people aged 0 – 18 years old and be able to speak at least one South Asian language.

You will also have:

• A good standard of education, including a minimum of level 4 or equivalent in Maths and English.
• NNEB Diploma/BTEC in Nursery nursing / NVQ3/CQS in childcare or equivalent
• Experience of devising and delivering creative play activities for children that assist in their holistic needs.
• Experience of working as part of a team and able to demonstrate your positive influence on team dynamics
• Able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Able to listen actively and adapt your communication style to meet the needs of the recipient.
• Able to be calm and resilient whilst under pressure and to remain optimistic and persistent.
• Be IT literate and familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

Important Information

• This post is restricted to women under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010
• Enhanced DBS check required

You may also have experience in roles such as Children’s Development Worker, Children’s Case Worker, Abuse Support Worker, Support Worker, Criminal Justice, Family Support Worker, Activities Coordinator, Nursery, Nursery Nurse, Primary School, Teaching Assistant, Teacher Support, Teaching Support, School Support Assistant, Youth Worker. #INDNFP

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Housing Operations Manager located at our Head Office in Islington.

£59,535.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week.

Want to feel valued? You'll feel at home here.

Our benefits include:

• Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
• A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x pensionable salary (T&Cs apply)
• Free DBS

What you'll do:

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

Housing operations and tenancy management

• Lead the day-to-day landlord function across supported housing services, keeping standards consistent and addressing issues before they escalate.

Safeguarding and Risk Management

• Take responsibility for ensuring housing management activity actively identifies and responds to safeguarding risks, including where concerns emerge through non-engagement, property condition, or repeated enforcement action.

Property, Estates and Void Management

• Oversee a planned programme of estate inspections, tenancy audits, and housing-led health and safety checks, ensuring actions are clearly recorded, owned, and followed up where standards fall short.

Compliance and Resident Safety

• Take day-to-day responsibility for housing-led compliance activity, working closely with Property and Compliance teams to make sure statutory requirements are met in practice, not just on paper.

Leadership and Team Management

• Line manage Housing Officers, setting clear expectations around performance, accountability, and professional conduct, and addressing issues promptly where standards slip.

Cross-Departmental Coordination

• Act as the main operational link between Housing, Property, Compliance, Care and Support, and Income teams, ensuring issues are addressed collectively rather than passed between services.

Customer Involvement and Tenant Experience

• Promote meaningful resident involvement in housing services, ensuring opportunities for engagement are accessible and appropriate to the needs of supported housing residents.

Performance, Quality and Assurance

• Use performance data, case audits, complaints, and service insight to identify emerging risks, recurring issues, and gaps in housing management practice.

Key relationships

• Head of Housing
• Housing Officers
• Income Team
• Care & Support operational teams

About you:

• Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, networks in local business community.

What you'll bring:

Essential:

• Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Holds relevant CMI/NVQ Level 3 or other business/management qualification.

Desirable:

• Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications are desirable.

About us:

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed

Closing Date:  29th May 2026

Interview Date: First stage 10th June 2026 - over Teams, Second stage 18th June 2026- On Site

Location: The role requires regular on-site presence to support shop teams. We offer flexibility in working locations where operationally appropriate, including some opportunity for home working. Flexible and compressed working patterns are supported, and we welcome conversations about individual requirements
Hours:  37.5 hours per week
Salary: Corporate Band F - £30,184 - £35,591 per annum
DBS Requirement:  Basic Check

Are you a creative communicator who wants their work to make a real difference?

Birmingham Hospice is looking for a talented and driven Retail Communications Officer to join our Income Generation and Marketing Team. This is a brand-new role - an exciting opportunity to shape something from the ground up and make it your own.

Our hospice’s retail estate is growing fast. With 26 shops and more on the way, retail is a vital source of income that helps us care for hundreds of patients and families across Birmingham each year. But to make the most of that opportunity, we need brilliant communications and marketing support behind it.

As our Retail Communications Officer, you’ll be responsible for delivering marketing for our shops, for retail-led events, our house clearance service, furniture collections and new store openings - driving footfall, awareness and income through creative campaigns, standout social media content and strong community relationships. You’ll be a trusted partner to our Retail Team, helping to build a consistent, professional presence for every shop in its community – and playing a key role in the growth of our retail offering.

You’ll work closely with our Retail and Communications teams, building real partnerships, supporting volunteer and staff recruitment, and helping ensure every one of our shops has a consistent, professional presence in its community.

What you’ll be doing

• Creating and managing campaigns that drive retail income, donations and footfall.

• Building and maintaining a strong retail presence on digital channels.

• Marketing house clearances, furniture collections and new shop launches.

• Supporting volunteer and staff recruitment through compelling storytelling and employer brand content.

• Monitoring campaign performance and reporting on key metrics, using insight to refine and improve activity.

• Equipping the Retail Team with tools, templates and training to ensure a consistent brand presence across all shops.

What we’re looking for:

• A background in marketing, communications or PR.

• Confidence across digital channels including social media, email and content management.

• Strong creative skills - you can write, design and produce quality content.

• Excellent project management and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• A collaborative, relationship-driven approach.

• Ideally, experience in retail, charity or income generation marketing (though not essential).

Why work at Birmingham Hospice?

At Birmingham Hospice, our people are united by compassion, kindness and a shared commitment to making a difference.

By joining us, you’ll be part of an organisation that:

· Puts patients, families and people first

· Values respect, honesty and collaboration

· Encourages learning, reflection and improvement

· Supports flexible and inclusive ways of working

· Offers the chance to do work that is genuinely meaningful

Family Support Coordinator

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Family Support Coordinator to deliver targeted, high-quality support to fathers and male caregivers across Stroud and Gloucester.

This is an opportunity to join a supportive and purpose-driven team where your work will make a direct difference to families across Gloucestershire.

Please note that due to the nature of this role, we can only accept male applicants.

Position: Family Support Coordinator

Location: Stroud and Gloucester/Hybrid (covering hospital, family hub and community settings)

Hours: Part-time, 33 hours per week

Salary: £32,597 pro rata (£29,337 actual)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 27th May 2026. This job opportunity may close early if we find an appropriate candidate before the closing date.

Join a local charity supporting families with young children through home visiting, group work, one-to-one support and targeted projects. 

The Role

This service focuses on improving the wellbeing, confidence and engagement of fathers and male caregivers, particularly during pregnancy, early parenthood and times of family stress or transition.

This role will focus on engaging fathers who may be less likely to access traditional services, including through outreach, hospital-based engagement, family hub delivery, one-to-one support and home visiting. You will build and manage a targeted caseload aligned to family hubs and areas of highest need and bring specialist knowledge of father engagement whilst contributing to the ongoing development of programme practice across the organisation.

This role requires flexibility, including regular out-of-hours work, to ensure fathers can access support at times and in places that work for them.

Key accountabilities include:

· Deliver high-quality, targeted support to fathers and male caregivers

· Lead outreach and engagement activity with fathers and underrepresented groups

· Act as a specialist in father engagement within the wider family support team

· Contribute to the effective delivery and development of Dad Matters across the locality

· Work in partnership with local services to strengthen support for fathers and families

About You

We are looking for someone who understands the importance of supporting fathers and male caregivers, and who can build trust with people who may be unsure about asking for help. You will be confident working with families, able to manage a caseload, and comfortable delivering support in a range of settings including hospitals, family hubs, homes and community spaces.

You will need to be flexible, relational and practical, with the ability to work some evenings or weekends to reach fathers at the right time.

You will bring:

· Experience of working with families, fathers, parents or caregivers

· Experience of providing outreach support to families or individuals

· An understanding of the challenges families can face during pregnancy, early parenthood and family life

· Strong relationship-building skills

· Confidence in outreach, engagement and partnership working

· Good safeguarding awareness

· The ability to keep accurate records and manage a caseload

· A commitment to inclusive, non-judgemental and strengths-based support

Please note this role is only open to male applicants. Our client is committed to equality of opportunity and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In light of the nature of work, the candidate’s gender is considered to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.

About the Organisation

Join a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. Trained home-visiting volunteers offer regular friendship, emotional, and practical support to help families experiencing a challenging time in their lives. The service is unique and also offers free support peer groups, antenatal, postnatal, and perinatal mental health services.

You may also have experience in areas such as Family Support Worker, Family Support Officer, Parent Support, Family Case Worker, Parent Case Worker, Family Outreach Worker.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP

Context

Childhood First enables children and young people to recover from early life abuse and relational trauma, to enjoy life and to achieve their potential. We do this through the provision of specialist therapeutic residential care and treatment, together with family and network support.

Greenfields House is a specialist residential children’s home providing a programme of care, treatment and education for up to ten children aged between 5 and 13 years.

Role Description

The role of the Placement and Family Support Worker is to directly support, maintain and develop the network around the child, liaising, building relationships and communicating between multiple agencies and multi-disciplinary roles, these include, the local authority, social workers, family members, carers and significant others and the child in placement.

Within the community, the role is closely linked with each child in placement and will closely work with the Community Director and the senior management team to ensure that it meets the therapeutic and educational needs and interests of each child. This will necessarily include working closely with professionals and developing their expertise in a psychoanalytic-systemic approach to care, education and treatment.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensure that plans for the process of assessment, co-ordination and delivery of placement and family support and transition plans are developed and managed on a day-to-day basis to agreed standards.
• Co-ordinate and facilitate contact arrangements, linking with networks and families in a manner which is integrated with the community’s existing relationship and contribute to and develop its professional effectiveness.
• Contribute to the holistic assessment of needs of children, families and networks.
• Devise and develop tailored packages of support based on assessment.

We would like to hear from you if you have a Level 3 qualification or substantial work experience related to social care, social work, family support or early help. The ideal candidate will also have experience working with children, adolescents and families and have knowledge of parenting skills.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata)
• Health benefit package and life assurance
• Up to 6% pension contributions

Closing date: Friday, 15 May 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday, 19 May 2026

To apply Please submit your CV with a covering letter describing your suitability for this role or complete the application questions below.

Childhood First is committed to safeguarding children. We follow safer recruitment guidelines and all appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS and references.

GMRC is a registered charity working with adult women who are victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse, providing independent, specialist support and promoting and representing their rights and needs.

We are looking for a qualified Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) to join our friendly and committed team.

Your role will be to support women practically and emotionally as they go through the criminal justice system.

PLEASE NOTE

this role is restricted to female applicants under the Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010)

Overall Objectives

To work within a multi-agency setting to provide a proactive service to adult victims of sexual violence within and outside the criminal justice system to:

• Risk assess and maintain client safety
• Help clients access their rights
• Monitor and keep clients informed of case progress and provide support through the criminal justice system
• Help clients access health and other services they require
• Build ongoing relationships with loved ones of a victim/survivor engaged in the ISVA service
• Provide an information point for loved ones on the CJS

Applicants who are not yet ISVA‑qualified, but who have relevant experience working within the criminal justice system and/or sexual violence services will also be considered. In this case, the successful candidate would be supported to complete the ISVA qualification.

During the training year, the salary would be £28,000 per annum, reflecting the cost of training and supervision. On successful completion of the ISVA qualification, the salary would increase to £30,000 per annum.

The salary for a qualified ISVA would be £30,000 – £32,000, depending on experience.

If you have a trauma informed and feminist ethos and want to contribute to changing and improving the lives of survivors of sexual violence, we would love to hear from you.

Employee Benefits

• Flexible working TBC
• Generous annual leave (30 days a year exc. BH)
• Pension contributions
• Reasonable travel expenses
• Free on-site parking

#isva #independentsexualviolenceadvisor #advoacy

Would you like to work for an established, forward thinking charity and raise vital funds to help support survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence?

Staying Put is well known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike. We are experts in the domestic abuse field and we continue to develop exciting, new services that are breaking the mould of traditional service provision in this sector.

About the role

The focus of the role will be on digital campaigns and organising and promoting fundraising events to generate new income streams for the charity. These new income streams will allow us to move away from reliance on our core funding and enable us to diversify into areas necessary for us to aim for our strategic goal and reach more clients. 

This role will work closely with the Digital Communications Manager and Service Managers to develop, lead and achieve buy-in on all campaigns and events.

The Fundraiser will build on relationships with existing donors and corporate sponsors and establish further networks of supporters, raising the profile of Staying Put and securing further funding.

Other areas of the role will include identifying and submitting applications for prizes and awards, preparing funding proposals, helping to shape the fundraising strategic plan and reporting on the success of campaigns. 

Part-time, 18.75 hours per week, over 3 days. £30,900 FTE per annum.

About you

We are looking for someone with significant experience in a fundraiser role who has proven knowledge and examples of running and evaluating digital fundraising campaigns. Knowledge of domestic abuse and sexual violence, the impact it has on victims and issues they face, would be an advantage.

Our ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, influence and persuade new and existing supporters of Staying Put. You will need to be a self-starter with excellent communication skills. Our ideal candidate will be able to problem solve in dynamic situations and have a creative approach to income generation.

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic fundraiser who can generate, develop and run fun and interesting campaigns and events that will create buy-in across a range of audiences.

You will be able to work with initiative, have a high level of self motivation with a “can-do” attitude but who can recognise, work with and develop their strengths within a team.

About us

With over 24 years solid experience of helping survivors of domestic abuse, Staying Put are part of an exciting and innovative, multi-agency partnership working together with Family Action and Women Centre, to develop a ‘one system approach’ to families affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.

We are proud to provide vital support and services to men, women and children of Bradford who are survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence. We help people have better lives – and you can too.

We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced, engaged and highly motivated people to join our expanding team.

Be part of an organisation that makes a difference and where 84% of colleagues agree or strongly agree they feel valued and appreciated.

We want to be a great place to work so have attractive benefits;

• 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata) and Birthday Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Workplace pensions and financial benefit app
• Training and development opportunities
• Enhanced maternity pay after 1 year
• Healthcare scheme after probation
• Flexibility and hybrid working where possible
• Death-in-service benefit
• Employee discount scheme & wellbeing platform
• Free on-site parking at most sites

Closing date: 5pm Monday 1st June 2026

Shortlisting date: Wednesday 3rd June 2026

Interview date: Thursday 11th and Tuesday 16th June

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Support Worker to play a pivotal role in our Dual Diagnosis service in Brent.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

We are looking for a dedicated team member to empower service users in building independence and engaging confidently with professionals such as mental health teams, social workers, housing providers and employment services. You will play a key role in assessing support needs, advocating for service users, and ensuring smooth transitions between different levels of support. The role involves developing co-produced group activities, peer networks and community-based opportunities, while encouraging meaningful engagement and local support networks. You will also manage referrals, assessments and reviews, monitor wellbeing and safety, and contribute flexibly to the wider team. Strong administration, accurate record-keeping and a commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality are essential.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Here's what the team will be looking for:

The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals with mental health and/or dual diagnosis needs in either paid or voluntary roles. They will be able to learn quickly, gather and process information, make informed decisions, and maintain accurate records within confidentiality guidelines. The role requires the ability to work with individuals who may display challenging behaviour, using a calm, non-judgemental, solution-focused approach to defuse difficult situations and support positive change. Candidates should be optimistic about clients' capacity to change, able to work collaboratively to solve problems, and adaptable to a sometimes chaotic or pressured environment. A clear understanding of safeguarding principles and the ability to address concerns appropriately is essential, alongside a willingness to work unsociable hours, including early, late, and occasional weekend shifts as part of a team rota.

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Recovery Worker to play a pivotal role in our Mental Health Drop-In Service in Brent.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

The main purpose of the role is to provide excellent quality support and interventions to clients with mental health needs who require early intervention and prevention support. You will support clients throughout their time in service and empower them with the skills to cope independently. You will carry out support and interventions in line with organisational values and the ethos of recovery and co-production, as well as in line with policies and procedures.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Here's what the team will be looking for:

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience working with individuals affected by mental health and dual-diagnosis issues, with strong knowledge of a wide range of mental health conditions, effective communication approaches, and the ability to provide support with dignity and respect. They will understand relevant Mental Health legislation, the principles of recovery, and a variety of recovery approaches. The role requires the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, support the induction of new staff and volunteers, and work collaboratively with statutory services. The candidate will bring experience in planning and delivering added-value initiatives, alongside excellent communication, partnership-building, risk-assessment, and case-management skills. Strong organisational, IT, literacy, and numeracy abilities are essential, as is knowledge of local recovery tools, wellbeing services, and safeguarding practices.

When will I be working?

39 hours per week, including weekends and bank holidays.

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.